ATI RN
Basic Principles of Long-Term Patient Care Developing a Therapeutic Community Questions
Question 1 of 5
3 What is the first thing a nursing assistant should do after getting a work assignment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because checking if any assigned residents require immediate help or care is crucial for ensuring their safety and well-being. This step prioritizes addressing urgent needs and emergencies first, aligning with the nursing assistant's duty to provide timely and necessary assistance. Setting up residents for mealtime (choice A) can wait until urgent needs are addressed. Trying to change daily assignments (choice B) is not a priority when residents may need immediate help. Taking vital signs on all residents (choice D) is important but should come after addressing urgent care needs.
Question 2 of 5
A mask and goggles should be worn
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because wearing a mask and goggles is necessary when there is a risk of contact with splashing or spraying blood or body fluids, as these can transmit infections. This precaution is important to protect healthcare workers from exposure to pathogens. Explanation: 1. Wearing a mask and goggles during all care procedures (choice A) is not necessary unless there is a specific risk of exposure to infectious materials. 2. Wearing them when caring for a resident with any infectious disease (choice B) is not always required, only when there is a risk of exposure to body fluids. 3. Wearing them at all times while in the facility (choice D) is excessive and not practical, as the risk of exposure varies depending on the task being performed.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is true of restraints?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because restraint-free care means that a facility uses restraints only for disciplining residents, which is not in line with ethical standards of care. People should not be restrained for disciplinary purposes. A is incorrect because while restraint alternatives are preferred, it is not always the case that people respond better to them. B is incorrect because laws do not typically allow the use of restraints solely based on staffing shortages. C is incorrect because using restraints can lead to physical and psychological harm, making it untrue that they do not cause negative effects.
Question 4 of 5
A transient ischemic attack is a warning sign of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Cerebrovascular accident. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, often considered a warning sign of an impending stroke (cerebrovascular accident). It presents similar symptoms to a stroke but resolves within 24 hours. TIA is caused by a temporary blockage in the blood vessels supplying the brain. Myocardial infarction (choice B) is a heart attack, not directly related to TIA. Hypoglycemia (choice C) is low blood sugar levels, which can cause neurological symptoms but is not typically a warning sign of TIA. Epistaxis (choice D) is a medical term for nosebleed and is not related to TIA.
Question 5 of 5
An example of disposable equipment is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, gloves, because disposable equipment is designed for single-use and then discarded. Gloves are meant to be used once and then disposed of to prevent contamination. Autoclave (A) is a sterilization device, not disposable. Electric razor (B) is reusable. Sphygmomanometer (C) is a diagnostic tool, not disposable. Thus, choice D is the only option that aligns with the definition of disposable equipment.